or, from the perspective of a wife, did he mean:
Does your wife/husband have traits/qualities that resemble your mom/dad?
Example: Was mom a traditional old fashioned stay at home mom, cooking and cleaning all day, house was always SPOTLESS, clothes always pressed, TIGHTY WHITIES and socks ALWAYS WHITE, dinner always ready on time, treats/snacks readily available, etc............ are those things you expect from a wife?
Flip side: Mom wasn't around, you were left to babysitters or daycares, meals often fast food or frozen? Laundry might get done, but after a few washes no longer looks new? you expect not much from a wife?
As for Dad: Was he a protector and provider maybe close relationship? Or was he distant, not much of a hard worker, spending money on booze etc...........
It has been said that women often marry men that remind them of their fathers.............. and men, even though it isn't said as much, often do the same.
That's my take on the subject line.
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My kids are learning fractions at school and could point this out: if you have 1/2 if something then how can it be 3 parts? Don't ya mean 1/3 biker, 1/3 cowgirl, and 1/3 hippie?
I'm toyin with ya.
